How to Cancel Docker Pro
Cancellation is instant and takes effect immediately through your Docker Hub billing page. Your account downgrades to the free tier, but you won't receive a refund for the current billing period.
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Quick Facts
- Monthly cost
- £5.00/mo
- £60.00/year
- Cancel online?
- Yes
- Pause option?
- No
- Refund policy
- Non-refundable. Cancel before your next billing date to avoid further charges.
- After cancellation
- Your Docker Hub account persists after downgrading. You retain one free private repository and all public images. Additional private repos become read-only but are not deleted.
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to Docker Pro cancellation pageSign in to Docker Hub
Visit hub.docker.com and log in with your account credentials.
Go to Billing settings
Click your profile icon, select Account settings, then click Billing in the sidebar.
Locate your Docker Pro plan
Find your active subscription and note your next billing date to avoid unwanted charges.
Click Downgrade and confirm
Select Downgrade next to your plan, review the changes, and click Confirm downgrade.
Tips & Things to Know
- Cancel before your next billing date to avoid being charged - Docker does not offer refunds.
- Your one free private repository and all public images stay intact after downgrading.
- Docker Desktop remains completely free for personal use regardless of your subscription tier.
Your Consumer Rights
- UK users are protected under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which requires transparent cancellation processes and clear subscription terms.
- US users have FTC protections against deceptive negative option billing and requiring straightforward online cancellation methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I cancel Docker Pro immediately?
- Yes, cancellation is instant with no waiting period or early termination fees. You won't receive a refund for the current billing period.
- Will I get a refund if I cancel Docker Pro?
- No. Docker Pro subscriptions are non-refundable once charged. Cancel before your next billing date to avoid further charges.
- What happens to my private repositories after downgrading?
- You keep one free private repository. Additional repositories become read-only - you can pull from them but cannot push new images.
- Will Docker Desktop stop working after I cancel?
- No. Docker Desktop remains free and fully functional for personal use regardless of your Docker Hub subscription tier.
- Can I pause Docker Pro instead of downgrading?
- Docker does not offer a pause feature. You can only remain subscribed or downgrade to the free tier. You can resubscribe anytime.